Concordance between European and US case definitions of healthcare-associated infections

Concordance between European and US case definitions of healthcare-associated infections

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) is a valuable measure to decrease infection rates. Across Europe, inter-country comparisons of HAI rates seem limited because some countries use US definitions from the US Center...

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Main Authors: Hansen Sonja, Sohr Dorit, Geffers Christine, Astagneau Pascal, Blacky Alexander, Koller Walter, Morales Ingrid, Moro Maria, Palomar Mercedes, Szilagyi Emese, Suetens Carl, Gastmeier Petra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Bloodstream infection
Pneumonia
Definitions
Healthcare-associated infections
Online Access:http://www.aricjournal.com/content/1/1/28

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